Flying from Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to CTG, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like December or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to CTG flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CTG and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car and discover Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Central Cartagena is around 6 kilometres from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is Rs248,761. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs475,573. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CTG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). Plan your visit to Cartagena in September for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your Melbourne to CTG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC.
More about Cartagena
Start your Cartagena trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Walls of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cartagena. Around 97 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO.
Around 161 kilometres northeast of Cartagena, Santa Marta is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.
